Real Estate Testing Overview

The EPA recommends that two short term radon home test kits be operated side-by-side for real estate transactions. EPA also recommends testing for radon in the home in the lowest level which is currently suitable for occupancy, since a buyer may choose to live in a lower area of the home than that used by the seller.

The radon real estate testing guidelines developed by the EPA have been developed specifically to deal with the time-sensitive nature of home purchases and sales, and the potential for radon device interference.

If Your Customer is Selling a Home...

EPA recommends that they test for radon in the home before they put it on the market and, if necessary, lower the levels of radon. They should save the test results and all information you have about steps that were taken to fix any problems. This could be a positive selling point.

If Your Customer is Buying a Home...

EPA recommends that they know what the indoor levels of radon in any home you consider buying. They can ask the seller for their radon home test results. If the home has a radon reduction system, your customer should ask the seller for the information they have about the system.

If the home has not yet been tested recently or the paperwork isn't available your customer should have a test in the home.

If your customer is having a new home built, there are features that can be incorporated during construction to reduce radon dangers.

We offer all the test supplies you need: a short-term radon test (charcoal), a long term radon test (alpha track) and a radon in water test.